Mike's Just Bridges

Home of Quality Built Custom Bridges

I specialize in turn of the century wooded bridges and trestles
of the Colorado High Country. I offer any of the custom bridges listed on
this site. Don't see what you are looking for, I can build any bridge provided
you have pictures and/or specifications for the project. Most bridges can be
built in either narrow or standard gauges. I build using either basswood or
redwood in scales from N to G. The wood used on the bridges can either be smooth
or rough cut to any scale size. Steel and modern era bridges are not shown on
this site, however are considered on a case by case basis. Railroads I have
documentation for include Rio Grande Southern (RGS), Denver and Rio Grande
Western (DRGW), Colorado Midland (CMRW), Central Pacific (CPRR), Florence and
Cripple Creek (F&CC), Denver South Park and Pacific (DSPP), Denver Salt Lake and
Pacific (Moffat line), Rock Island and many more.

Are you looking for that custom detailing to match your layout?
Here's an example of the information that helps me build the right structure for
you:On30,
RGS style, 10 1/2 in long, with 1in Pile abutment on each end, 1st
bent 3in high, 2nd bent 3 ½ in high, 3rd bent 4in high,
30in radius to the right, 2% grade going to the high end, make it look old and
like it has been repaired many times.

Let me know what you are looking for, I will
build it!

Why I should build for You!

Quality—I
build with the best materials and tools available. All bridges and trestles are
built to the same standards as those for my personal use. If I’m not proud of
the finished product, I’ll rebuild it.

Process—Bridges
are first designed with drafting software and then emailed to the buyer for
approval prior to building. All bridges are built with precision to match the
plans. Processes used include jigs for accurate construction, glue techniques to
make joints disappear, reproduction of bridge fireproofing, and weathering.

Expense—All
my bridges are either replicas of bridges that once existed or are built
to railroad standards and could have existed. I compile all information
available to me work it into my designs. This equates to hundreds of hours
to research and $1000’s spent on out-of-print books, tools and materials.